Sami K. Martin

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• Feb 18, 2014

  University of Chicago Student Found Dead After 8 Days, Autopsy Results Inconclusive

  A University of Chicago student was found dead in his dorm room after approximately eight days. Nicholas Barnes, 20, was found only after complaints were made of a foul odor in the building; an autopsy was inconclusive and authorities are awaiting toxicology results but do not suspect foul play.

• Feb 18, 2014

  Kate Middleton Made Godmother by Friend

  Duchess Kate Middleton has a new title to her name: godmother. The royal mother was given the special title by a friend after being chosen as one of four godparents to her friend's baby boy.

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  Feb 18, 2014

  Deaf Man Sues Police After Being Tased, Abused While Heading to Bible Study (PHOTO)

  A deaf man in California has filed a lawsuit against Hawthorne police after reportedly being beaten and tasered while preparing to go to Bible study one year ago. The case has gained national attention because the victim is deaf, and lawyers are concerned about the fact that police either did not notice or were not aware of his deafness or the fact that he primarily communicates in sign language

• Feb 18, 2014

  Teen Shot in Head After Pulling Prank With Friends - Shooter Charged With First-Degree Murder

  An Arkansas man is in custody and faces numerous charges, including first degree murder, after opening fire on a carful of teens, killing one. The incident took place as the teens were reportedly fleeing the scene where they had thrown eggs, mayonnaise, and toilet paper at the man's car.

• Feb 18, 2014

  Pete Wentz, Meagan Camper Expecting First Baby Together (PHOTO)

  Pete Wentz and girlfriend Meagan Camper are expecting their first child together. The couple has been together for three years and planned this pregnancy; it will be the second child for Wentz, who has a son with ex-wife Ashlee Simpson.

• Feb 14, 2014

  'Teen Mom' Kailyn Lowry Marroquin Releases Teaser for New Memoir, 'Pride Over Pity'

  "Teen Mom 2" star Kailyn Lowry-Marroquin is preparing to release her first book, a memoir entitled "Pride Over Pity" in April. She broke the news this week and warned fans that it contains heavy material that they may not expect.

• Feb 14, 2014

  Trash Man Surprises Autistic Boy With Toy Garbage Truck (VIDEO)

  A mother is sharing the story of a very special day in her autistic son's life … the day he received a toy garbage truck from their local garbage man. So far the video and story has been shared over 40,000 times, leading to many heartfelt stories being shared and the special garbage man being honored by the company he works for.

• Feb 14, 2014

  Duchess Kate Middleton Spends Valentine's Day With Youth at Charity Event

  Duchess Kate Middleton didn't just have one date for Valentine's Day – she had several waiting for her when she arrived at a school in London. The Duchess, a representative for the Art Room charity, made a special appearance for the students at the school and was received with a lot of love.

• Feb 14, 2014

  Jackie Chan Mixes Up Royals - 'They Look The Same, Huh?' Actor Says of William and Harry

  Actor Jackie Chan made a bit of a mistake when he met Prince William and Prince Harry at an event against illegal poaching. Chan mistook the older royal for the younger and congratulated him on his recent charity trek to the South Pole.

• Feb 14, 2014

  Suspect in Newborn Kidnapping Being Held in Separate Cell for Safety Reasons

  A Colorado woman has been formally charged with kidnapping a newborn from her half-sister's house in Wisconsin and leaving him outside a gas station in Iowa. Kristen R. Smith, 31, is currently being held in her own cell while she awaits transfer to face the kidnapping charge in Wisconsin.